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Anita Dongre: The designer who broke the Internet

Anita Dongre: The designer who broke the Internet

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

From starting with two sewing machines in her bedroom, Anita Dongre is all set to launch two stores in America. Archana Masih meets the designer for the working woman and the bride.

Housefull 3 review: I survived. Will you?

Housefull 3 review: I survived. Will you?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Sukanya Verma gives ten points on why you should watch Housefull 3.

Review: Kill Dil is a disaster!

Review: Kill Dil is a disaster!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Kill Dil has random songs, birdbrained logic and a romance that's about as exciting as toothpaste, says Sukanya Verma.

Review: Besharam music is fun and peppy

Review: Besharam music is fun and peppy

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Though the soundtrack of Besharam doesn't quite match expectations, it is still fun and peppy and keeps you engaged.

Why Is A Nation of Brown People Obsessed With White Actresses?

Why Is A Nation of Brown People Obsessed With White Actresses?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

It would be wrong to blame only Bollywood or the fairness cream industry, or the masses that cater to both, because clearly, all of us encourage this lust for whiteness that films and companies only cash in on.

What does the government have against Nude and S Durga?

What does the government have against Nude and S Durga?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Every time a filmmaker wishes to explore history or religion on his or her terms, self-appointed experts and limelight-seeking zealots swoop in to protest, says Sukanya Verma.

Review: The Big Sick is a heartwarming film

Review: The Big Sick is a heartwarming film

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The Big Sick is packed with delicious details, moments and scenes that makes the film stand apart as a smart rom-com, says Aseem Chhabra.

These celebrities wear handloom. Do you?

These celebrities wear handloom. Do you?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Famous homegrown faces wear India on their sleeves.

Heroine, Don, Asoka: Kareena's BEAUTIFUL screen avatars

Heroine, Don, Asoka: Kareena's BEAUTIFUL screen avatars

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Because, let's face it, we can never have enough of her on the silver screen!

Review: Sultan is a classic Salman Khan vehicle

Review: Sultan is a classic Salman Khan vehicle

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Director Ali Abbas Zafar relies solely on Salman Khan's drawing power and offers nothing novel in terms of storytelling, feels Sukanya Verma.

'The true meaning of Bollywood was Sridevi'

'The true meaning of Bollywood was Sridevi'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Fans share their Sridevi memories...

Jeevan Mrityu, Dosti, Maine Pyar Kiya: Rajshri's landmark movies

Jeevan Mrityu, Dosti, Maine Pyar Kiya: Rajshri's landmark movies

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Long before Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Rajshri made some beautiful movies.

10 Times when Amitabh Bachchan cracked us up!

10 Times when Amitabh Bachchan cracked us up!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

On his 73rd birthday, here's celebrating 10 hilarious moments when AB cracked us up with his lively antics.

'I have to find my next Ranveer Singh'

'I have to find my next Ranveer Singh'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Shanoo Sharma -- the woman responsible for launching the careers of Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, Vaani Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar and Alia Bhatt among others -- tells Ronjita Kulkarni/Rediff.com what casting is all about.

A filmy date with Garam Dharam

A filmy date with Garam Dharam

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

A new restaurant in Connaught Place serves platefuls of nostalgia and drama for Dharmendra fans.

Teraa Surroor review: Surprise! Himesh still can't act

Teraa Surroor review: Surprise! Himesh still can't act

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Himesh Reshammiya, the only valid reason for Teraa Surroor's existence, does not show any expression. Not even one. Not even a quarter, notes Sukanya Verma.

Guide, Waqt, Jaanwar: Bollywood classics turning 50 this year!

Guide, Waqt, Jaanwar: Bollywood classics turning 50 this year!

Rediff.com4 May 2015

How many of these have aged well?

First look: Sushant Singh Rajput as MS Dhoni

First look: Sushant Singh Rajput as MS Dhoni

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

A look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Kick Review: Nawaz steals Salman's thunder

Kick Review: Nawaz steals Salman's thunder

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Despite four screenplay writers and Salman Khan's best efforts, Kick fails to impress, says Sukanya Verma.

'Happy birthday Akshay Kumar. Blast away!'

'Happy birthday Akshay Kumar. Blast away!'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Lessons from Bollywood's tea parties!

Lessons from Bollywood's tea parties!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Teatime enjoys a special place in Hindi films.

Indians swap ice with rice in new bucket challenge

Indians swap ice with rice in new bucket challenge

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

With the ALS ice-bucket challenge going viral on social networking websites, Indian netizens have come up with their own version, posting videos as they donate rice to those in need.

My niece, the US Senator

My niece, the US Senator

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

'Whatever Kamala is today, it is because of my sister.' 'My sister inculcated South Indian culture and values in her,' Dr Sarala Gopalan, US Senator-electKamala Harris' maternal aunt, tells Rediff.com's Shobha Warrier in Chennai.

Review: Daawat-E-Ishq's best ingredient is charm!

Review: Daawat-E-Ishq's best ingredient is charm!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Even though its not completely the foodie feast the title suggests, Daawat-E-Ishq is a breezy exercise, feels Sukanya Verma.

VOTE for the BEST Bollywood lawyer!

VOTE for the BEST Bollywood lawyer!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Before Akshay Kumar takes centrestage in the courtroom this Friday, here's looking at filmi lawyers before him.

What makes Big B the Shahenshah of brands

What makes Big B the Shahenshah of brands

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The endorsement career of India's megastar Amitabh Bachchan displays his relevance in diametrically opposite roles and product categories.

Review: Akshay Kumar dazzles, Singh is Bliing does not!

Review: Akshay Kumar dazzles, Singh is Bliing does not!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Singh is Bliing proves all that glitters is not gold, says Sukanya Verma.

When Aamir Khan, Marilyn Monroe DIDN'T Have A Name

When Aamir Khan, Marilyn Monroe DIDN'T Have A Name

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

These characters have entertained us despite the fact that they do not have any name at all.

'Who is safe in this country?'

'Who is safe in this country?'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

'Look at what we are doing to the goats, the cows, the women, the children...'

One of Bollywood's top designers turns director

One of Bollywood's top designers turns director

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'This film can be taken to the world.' 'I don't think cinema needs a particular language to understand it...' 'Salman has given me everything I have.' 'Whatever I am today is because of him.' 'Hopefully, one day, I will direct a film with him.'

Cleavage, stalkers, item gals: Has Bollywood got it WRONG?

Cleavage, stalkers, item gals: Has Bollywood got it WRONG?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

They say that cinema is a reflection of society. If that is true, what kind of society are we living in, asks Paloma Sharma.

How Indian soft power can overwhelm Pakistan

How Indian soft power can overwhelm Pakistan

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

'Openness is a great weapon in the armoury of more open societies. That's why the fight with Pakistan isn't just about India be six times bigger, but equally bitter and insecure Pakistan,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

'I am done with sex comedies'

'I am done with sex comedies'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

'A journalist met me after Mastizaade failed and said, "'Whatever you do in life, you will never get rid of the Sex Comedy King of India tag".' 'She didn't mean to hurt me, but it broke me.'

Welcome 2 Karachi? Erm, no thanks

Welcome 2 Karachi? Erm, no thanks

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Welcome 2 Karachi is a sad excuse for screen space, says Paloma Sharma.

When Hrithik, Shahid danced to Michael Jackson's tune

When Hrithik, Shahid danced to Michael Jackson's tune

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

More than two decades after Michael Jackson wowed us all with Thriller and Bad, his iconic dance moves continue to inspire Bollywood's best dancers.

Priyanka Chopra: If anyone can be Mary Kom, it's me

Priyanka Chopra: If anyone can be Mary Kom, it's me

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

By taking Mary Kom's life to millions of young people across India, Priyanka Chopra hopes the film can make a difference to future generation of Indians.

Sukanya Verma lists the WORST films of 2016

Sukanya Verma lists the WORST films of 2016

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Mohenjo Daro tops the list.

Wish list: What if Ileana was cast in Friends?

Wish list: What if Ileana was cast in Friends?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

What if we these popular American television series were made in India?

50 Shades of Bollywood Lovin': And they lived happily ever after!

50 Shades of Bollywood Lovin': And they lived happily ever after!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

The very filmi Valentine's Day Special!

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Bollywood's Badshah turns 50 on November 2, and it's time to celebrate his life and movies.